{"product_id":"australian-made-planting-d-handle-spade","title":"Australian Made D-Handle Planting Spade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA hand-crafted Australian planting spade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eucalyptus D-Handle Planting Spade is a beautifully considered tool for gardeners who know that the right size makes all the difference. Smaller and more precise than a standard spade, it is designed specifically for digging planting holes. Made in Melbourne from high carbon steel and spotted gum, it is a tool built to last and made to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh carbon steel, heat treated and sharpened\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from high carbon steel, heat treated for toughness and hand-sharpened to a tapered edge that cuts cleanly into the ground with minimal effort. At 220mm high and 140mm wide, the blade is compact enough for precise work in established garden beds without disturbing surrounding plants or root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian soils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharp tapered blade and narrow profile make this spade especially well suited to cutting through surface crust and working around the sensitive root zones of Australian natives, where precision matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotted gum D-handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 650mm handle is turned from spotted gum, one of Australia's most celebrated hardwoods, prized for its exceptional density, natural resilience and distinctive grain. At 38mm in diameter, the D-handle sits comfortably in the hand and provides the leverage and control needed for accurate, low-effort digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh carbon steel blade, heat treated and sharpened for easy soil penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact blade size ideal for planting holes and work in established beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotted gum D-handle — a native Australian hardwood of exceptional quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly sized for planting native tubestock, seedlings, and small shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Melbourne by Australian artisan toolmakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses in the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigging planting holes for native tubestock and seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking in established garden beds without disturbing neighbouring plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting through compacted or crusted Australian soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplanting small specimens and dividing clumping plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral digging tasks where a full-size spade is too large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: high carbon steel, heat treated and sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: spotted gum (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e), 650mm x 38mm D-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height: 220mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: 140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 650mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle diameter: 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace of origin: Handmade in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnock soil from the blade after use and wipe clean to protect the steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodically treat the spotted gum handle with oil to maintain the timber and extend its life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Eucalyptus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus are Australian made artisan toolmakers producing tools of strength, function, and beauty using the materials and techniques of a bygone era. Each tool is unique yet practical, handmade for the discerning gardener who appreciates quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eucalytpus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47199073796274,"sku":"GT598D","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5317\/3170\/files\/australian-made-d-handle-planting-spade-2523069.jpg?v=1773817870","url":"https:\/\/minimalistgardener.com.au\/products\/australian-made-planting-d-handle-spade","provider":"Minimalist Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}